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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.

Reported: March 3, 2021 Initiated: February 10, 2021 #D-0277-2021

Product Description

Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Units Affected
29,357 vials
Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.
Location
Parsippany, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Metoclopramide Injection USP, 10 mg/2 mL (5 mg/mL), 2 mL Single-Use Vial NDC 0703-4502-01), packaged in 25 x 2 mL Single-Use Vials per tray (NDC 0703-4502-04), Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618.. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Units affected: 29,357 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 3, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0277-2021.